Very Good
#568 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 32% in state
Henry Co High School
High School · Henry County · Paris, TN
A Henry County high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
315 South Wilson ST, Paris, TN 38242
- Math 35% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Henry Co High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Henry Co High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,863/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,833
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 11 | 3.7 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Henry County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | Not available | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Henry County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry Co High School is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry Co High School
Henry Co High School is a public high school in Paris, TN, part of Henry County, serving approximately 1,036 students in grades 10th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry Co High School
What grades does Henry Co High School serve?
Henry Co High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Henry Co High School?
Henry Co High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Co High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry Co High School rank in TN?
Henry Co High School ranks #568 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Henry Co High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry Co High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Henry Co High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Co High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry Co High School a charter school?
No, Henry Co High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry Co High School a Title I school?
No, Henry Co High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (731) 642-5232
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 38242)
- 19,619
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38242; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.